Friday, June 22, 2012

Parkinson's disease is a common disorder that arises due to some imperfection that amends the normal functioning of the central nervous system. The disease results in the loss of the neurons or nerve cells that contain dopamine in the substantia niera, the part of the brain that controls movement.

Parkinson's disease (Paralysis agitans) as described by James Parkinson in 1817 is characterized by degeneration of central nervous tissues, affecting the motor skills of a person, thereby impairing his (rarely her) movements and speech.

The causes of the disease have not been proven, the following factors increase the risk of Parkinson's;

Age

Male

Genetic link to a sufferer

Stress

Head trauma

Environmental exposure to pesticides

Rural living

High fat diet

There are also three factors that have been associated with a decreased risk of Parkinson's, these are cigarette smoking, anti-oxidants being present in diet and having measles early in life.

Expected results: the client can indicate a change of life for the needs of taking care of themselves, clients are able to do self-care activities in accordance with the level of ability, and identify personal / community that can help.

Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Disease :

assess the ability and the rate of decline and the scale of 0-4 to perform ADL

avoid what not to do the client and help if needed.

collaborative provision of laxatives and consult a doctor of occupational therapy

characterized by:Subjective data: the client said it was difficult to do activitiesObjective data: tremors while on the move

Outcome: improve the mobility

Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Disease :

Help clients make daily exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming, or gardening. Encourage clients to stretch and exercise as directed postural therapist. Bathe with warm water and the clients do sorting to help muscle relaxation. Instruct the client to rest on a regular basis in order to avoid weakness and frustration. Teach for postural exercise and walking techniques to reduce the stiffness when walking and the possibility of learning continues. Instruct the client to walk with your legs open. Create a client's hand with awareness raising, lifting the feet when walking, use the shoes for walking, and walking with step length. Tell the client to walk to the rhythm of music to help improve the sensory.